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Courier Since 1977

48 Years of Courier Craftsmanship, Now Specialised in Medical Logistics

From a small courier service in 1977 to a trusted medical logistics partner in the Netherlands: our story is one of continuous innovation, reliability, and an absolute commitment to protecting life-saving shipments.

Our Story

Founded on November 1, 1977 as CE Special Courier, CE has been at the forefront of high-end logistics services in the North of the Netherlands, both nationally and internationally. Our promise was simple and has never changed: when it truly has to arrive on time, a CE courier is already on the way. With depots in Groningen (headquarters), Deventer, and Amsterdam and a national network of carefully selected partner locations, we are always close by, for both medical and non-medical urgent shipments.

Our medical specialization grew over the years rather than overnight. We have carried blood transports for Sanquin since 1985, and from there we came to serve hospitals such as UMCG and Martini Hospital with temperature-controlled, GDP-compliant transport. What began as a forward-thinking courier company evolved into a sophisticated medical logistics operation, with more than 7,000 transport orders handled in our own TMS in the first half of 2026 alone.

In 2024 we entered a new chapter as the second generation took leadership of this family business, and in 2025 we confirmed our direction with a new name: CE Medical Logistics. The name changed, the craftsmanship did not.

We still drive plenty of non-medical shipments, for industry, technical wholesale, food, and international routes, only now we handle that work to the same highest standard that medical transport demands: demonstrable, conditioned where needed, and backed by our own TMS, live track and trace, and digital handover through QR scan, signature, and photo proof. What is good enough for blood and medicines is more than good enough for your shipment.

Nov 1, 1977
Founded
3
Operational Depots
7,000+
TMS Orders (H1 2026)
85+
Active Client Accounts
24/7/365
Operations
48 Years
Experience

What Sets Us Apart

Five practical advantages behind our approach to medical logistics

Our Own TMS: Medlog

We run our operation on Medlog, our own in-house transport management system developed with our technology partner Datakoppelaars. Over 7,000 transport orders were handled in it in the first half of 2026.

ERP & Hospital System Integrations

Medlog supports connections with ERP and hospital systems such as SAP, AFAS, Exact and Ultimo. The available data exchange is agreed and configured for each client.

Medical Specialization

Blood transport for Sanquin since 1985, GDP-compliant operations, and temperature-controlled transport: 2-8°C refrigerated, 15-25°C room temperature, and deep-frozen down to -80°C where required.

Proof at Every Handover

In business since 1977, with 24/7 operations and a driver app that can record a QR scan, digital signature and photo proof at handover.

Real-Time Monitoring & Client Portal

Real-time Bluetooth temperature monitoring during transport, plus a live client portal with track & trace, documents, and invoices at medlog.ce-medical.com.

Our Organization

CE Medical Logistics operates with a lean, efficient structure designed for rapid response and 24/7 reliability.

Team Structure

Our flat organizational structure ensures quick decision-making for urgent shipments and direct communication throughout the organization.

Director/CEO
Management Team & Support Staff
24/7 Planning Team
Local Team Managers
GDP-Trained Drivers

Our Strategic Locations

With three facilities across the Netherlands, we ensure rapid response and optimal coverage for all medical logistics needs.

Groningen

Headquarters

Northern Operations Center

Stettinweg 5, 9723 HD, Groningen
Main office and 24/7 dispatch center
Temperature-controlled storage facilities
GDP-compliant operations hub

Deventer

Central Netherlands Hub

Enhanced Coverage Center

Visbystraat 13, 7418 BE, Deventer
Central hub for enhanced nationwide coverage
Secure storage facilities
Strategic distribution center

Amsterdam

A10 Facility

Advanced Logistics Center

Ottho Heldringstraat 37N, 1066 XT Amsterdam
Near Schiphol Airport for time-critical shipments
Secure storage facilities
Innovation and technology center

50+

Dedicated Professionals

across three locations

100%

GDP-Trained Drivers

with medical logistics expertise

24/7

Planning Team

for round-the-clock support

Multi-lingual

Support Staff

serving international clients

Quick Decision-Making

Flat structure enables rapid responses for urgent medical shipments

Direct Communication

Clear lines of communication throughout the entire organization

Local Expertise

Regional knowledge combined with centralized coordination

Immediate Response

24/7 capability at all organizational levels

Leadership Message

As I took the helm of CE Medical Logistics in 2024, I inherited not just a company, but a legacy of innovation, reliability, and dedication to healthcare. But let me be absolutely clear: the success of CE Medical Logistics is built on the incredible dedication of our planning team and drivers. These are the heroes who work through the night, who drive through snowstorms, who give up their Christmas dinners to ensure a critical blood delivery reaches a patient in need.

Behind every delivery stand the people who make it possible. Every successful delivery is a testament to their commitment. As CEO of both CE Medical Logistics and DataKoppelaars B.V., I bring a unique perspective on how technology can transform medical logistics.

Every day, our deliveries help save lives. That responsibility drives everything we do.

Jelle de Rijke
CEO, CE Medical Logistics
CEO, DataKoppelaars B.V.
Second Generation Leadership

Timeline Highlights

From our latest milestone in 2025 back to our founding as CE Special Courier in 1977

Rebranded to CE Medical Logistics
2025

Rebranded to CE Medical Logistics

Strategic rebrand confirming our specialized medical focus, building on the CE Special Courier heritage

2024

Second Generation Leadership

Family business transition with a fresh technology-focused vision

45 Years of CE Special Courier
2022

45 Years of CE Special Courier

Celebrated 45 years of on-time special courier work, from Groningen to Amsterdam and Deventer

2021

COVID Vaccination Logistics

Managed critical vaccine distribution during the peak vaccination period

Electric and Sustainable Fleet
2020

Electric and Sustainable Fleet

Introduced electric courier vehicles, from a Renault Zoe to electric cargo bikes

2014

Multi-city Sanquin Operations

Expanded operations from Amsterdam, Deventer, and Groningen

1995-2005

National Lab Sample Network

Managed daily planning for ~20 dedicated routes across the Netherlands and Belgium

1990s

Pioneer Digital Systems and GPS

Implemented PC-based systems, satellite communication, and GPS tracking technology

1986

First Mobile Communication Systems

Early adopter of mobile communication using Mobilofoon and pagers

1985

Begin Sanquin Blood Transport

Started emergency blood transport services, marking our entry into medical logistics

CE Special Courier Founded, November 1st
1977

CE Special Courier Founded, November 1st

Founded as one of the Netherlands' first specialized courier services, under the CE Special Courier name

Our Specialized Services

Temperature-controlled excellence across all medical logistics needs

Blood & Plasma Transport

2-8°C

Temperature-controlled transport with GDP-compliant procedures and 24/7 emergency response

GDP-Compliant ProceduresReal-time MonitoringEmergency Response

Cell & Gene Therapy

-80°C to +25°C

Deep-frozen transport down to -80°C where required, with rigorous temperature control for advanced therapies

Down to -80°CChain of CustodyRegulatory Compliance

Pharmaceutical Distribution

2-25°C

European distribution using GDP-compliant procedures and agreed temperature ranges

Multi-temperatureEurope CoverageGDP-Compliant Procedures

Diagnostic & Research Samples

-80°C to +25°C

STAT delivery with UN3373 compliant packaging for sample integrity

STAT DeliveryUN3373 CompliantSample Integrity

Medical Logistics and General Courier Work, One Standard

Discuss your requirements with our experienced team, for medical logistics and general courier work, both to the highest standard. Discover how our own TMS, driver app with digital proof of delivery (QR scan, signature, photo evidence), real-time temperature monitoring, and live client portal support your shipments with reliability and precision.